Done and dusted!  Pre-season testing has come and gone, but the predictions over who will lead the field in next week's opening round of the 2022 F1 World Championship have just started.

Check out our pictures from Saturday's action at Sakhir.

 

(L to R): Guenther Steiner (ITA) Haas F1 Team Prinicipal with Mattia Binotto (ITA) Ferrari Team Principal. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri AT03. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Luisinha Oliveira (POR), girlfriend of Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari F1-75. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri AT03. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Guanyu Zhou (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C42. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW44. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18 - sidepod detail. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18 - sidepod detail. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522 - AlpineStars Racing glove. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Luisinha Oliveira (POR), girlfriend of Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Guenther Steiner (ITA) Haas F1 Team Prinicipal. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari F1-75. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Guanyu Zhou (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C42. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL36. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13 - floor and sidepod detail. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL36 - floor and sidepod detail. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Guanyu Zhou (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C42 - floor and sidepod detail. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari F1-75 - floor and sidepod detail. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-22 - floor and sidepod detail. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522 - floor and sidepod detail. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri AT03 - floor and sidepod detail. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): David Worner (GBR) Williams Racing Design Director with Doug Nevill (GBR) Williams Racing Head of Mechanical Design. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW44. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW44. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
(L to R): Naomi Schiff (RWA) / (BEL) Racing Driver with Matt Baker (GBR) Sky Sports Presenter. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Naomi Schiff (RWA) / (BEL) Racing Driver. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Pirelli tyres and new wheel rims. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
(L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari with Mick Schumacher (GER) Haas F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team with Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari in the FIA Press Conference. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team with Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari in the FIA Press Conference. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Mick Schumacher (GER) Haas F1 Team with Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren with Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Mick Schumacher (GER) Haas VF-22. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C42. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL36. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Images
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW44. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT03. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT03. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
(L to R): Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing with Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Circuit atmosphere - sunset. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari F1-75. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB18. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW44 and Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW44. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW44. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL36. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Images
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB18. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Images
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Images
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522. 12.03.2022. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Images
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